“Right now, I’m really doing my very best not to look past Cat Zingano. I don’t really consider myself in the UFC until I get that first UFC victory. I don’t even think about coaching the next season of The Ultimate Fighter because I have to get past Point A to get to Point B. I’m just trying to stay focused on Cat, and I think I’m doing a good job with that,” said Tate, in a recent interview with Bloody Elbow. “That being said, I love MMA. I really do. I’ve been doing this for six and a half years, going on seven years, and I feel like I represent the sport well. I’m passionate about it. I’m obviously very happy about being somewhat of a pioneer and a role model. I welcome that because it makes me feel good about what I’m doing both inside and outside the cage. I think I’m ready for it.”

Tate (13-3) closed out her Strikeforce run with a submission victory over Julie Kedzie last year. She is now 7-1 in her last eight, including four submission victories.

What match would you prefer to see? Tate vs. Rousey or Zingano vs. Rousey?